International Operations Specialist Level 1

Date: 8 Aug 2025

Location: Dubai, AE

Company: International SOS

About the role

Role Summary

Provide 24/7 medical, security, and logistical assistance to clients via the Assistance Centre. Ensure swift, accurate case resolution through effective coordination and empathetic customer service.

  • Manage diverse assistance cases with urgency and precision
  • Deliver empathetic, high-quality support across all service areas
  • Collaborate with medical, security, and operations teams
  • Maintain clear, professional communication with clients
  • Ensure compliance with service standards and protocols

Key responsibilities

Service Delivery

  • Respond to client requests with professionalism, empathy, and urgency.
  • Coordinate medical, security, and logistical support using internal and external resources.
  • Ensure timely documentation, communication, and escalation of cases.
  • Follow “Assist First, Verify Later” to prioritize swift action.
  • Manage billing details, secure payments, and support cost containment.
  • Maintain accurate case handovers and workload updates.
  • Support network development and continuous service improvement.

Other Duties

  • Build strong relationships internally and externally.
  • Promote company values and maintain a clean, collaborative workspace.
  • Participate in training and pursue personal development.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

About you

Required Skills & Knowledge

  • Operations, logistics, and customer service expertise
  • Strong multitasking, prioritization, and attention to detail
  • Effective probing and situational awareness
  • Resilience under pressure and quick comprehension
  • Clear verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and general IT tools

Experience and Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• Typically, at least 1 – 2 years of experience in logistics and customer service is required.

• Experience working in logistics, travel and/or healthcare sector is desirable.

• Experience in phone-based or call centre environment is desirable.

• Experience of working in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

 

Required Qualifications 

• Educated to a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Teritiary level education is desired. Required Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English language

• Other language proficiency desirable: Arabic or other regional languages

Travel / Rotation Requirements 

• Shift work including occasional overtime based on operational requirements.